New York's currently: trying to figure out Keira Knightley's mouth Syria vows to leave Lebanon, but doesn't say when its troops will be gone. Nine Afghan soldiers killed by Taliban rebels; 25 killed, dozens injured by insurgents in Iraq. U.S.-established governing councils
New York's currently: stuffed with millions of neighbors we've never met Bush and Putin to announce measures countering nuclear terrorism, including security upgrades at Russia's nuke facilities. Ten killed, 25 injured by car bomb hitting police station in Tikrit, Saddam's home town.
New York's currently: wondering if we'll resume thinking about the tsunami once the gates are down Shiite alliance nominates Ibrahim Jafari as Iraqi prime minister. Medical examiner's office unable to identify remains of more than a thousand Sept. 11 victims. Photos of genocide victims
New York's currently: confusing Gates with construction barriers At least 500 killed in 6.4-magnitude earthquake in central Iran. Israel releases 500 Palestinian prisoners; Palestinians call for the other 7,000 still there to be released. Hunter S. Thompson dies of self-inflicted gunshot wound; his legacy,
New York's currently: a refrigerator being open and closed and open and closed… Bush nominates Negroponte for director of national intelligence job, overseeing 15 spy organizations. Top spy position has little political power attached to it without the president's ear, which Negroponte is said to have.
New York's currently: the world's second what? Greenspan gives cautious nod to Bush Social Security plans. U.S. pushes to designate Hezbollah as a terrorist organization, increasing pressure on Iran and Syria, Hezbollah's primary financiers. Round Two begins! Maud Newton decides between Roth and
New York's currently: critiquing art with tourists FDA announces new board that will work more closely with the community instead of drug officials, and provide after-market drug oversight, though it won't have any regulatory power. Washington recalls ambassador to Syria as suspicion mounts over Damascus&
New York's currently: wishing it had paid the movers to unpack everything too Former Lebanese prime minister Rafik Hariri killed by massive explosion (one of many Lebanese leaders to be assassinated), Damascus denies any role, points finger at Israel. Bush asks Congress for $81.9 billion for operations
New York's currently: what rhymes with "saffron" Shiite alliance wins by a slim margin in final Iraqi election results. Related: It's not the government the U.S. would have predicted, and it's Iran's closest ally. The drones set off a
New York's currently: about to cue the Christo backlash North Korea wants bilateral talks with the U.S., gambling that the world will accept its nukes. Death penalty unlikely to be revived in New York. BBC's Channel 4 to debut "Guantanamo-style" torture reality
